Leadership

Meet The Team

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  Ariella Aharon, LCSW, OSW-C, ACHP-SW

  Patient Navigation Manager

  

  Ariella Aharon, LCSW, OSW-C, ACHP-SW

  Patient Navigation Manager

  Ariella Aharon, LMSW, began her career with NYHQ Cancer Center and Queens Medical Associates as a Patient Navigator intern where she provided personalized assistance to patients, families and caregivers.

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  Howard Levine, Pharm.D

  Director of the Dispensary

  

  Howard Levine, Pharm.D

  Director of the Dispensary

  Howard Levine received his BS in Pharmacy from Oregon State University and his Doctor of Pharmacy from SUNY Buffalo. He has over 27 years of diverse clinical, teaching and business development experience in hospitals, universities and the Pharmaceutical Industry.

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  Isai Quetz

  Clinical Manager

  

  Isai Quetz

  Clinical Manager

  Isai Quetz joined Queens Medical Associates in 2007 as part of the nursing staff in our Infusion Center before being promoted to Clinical Manager in April 2008. As Clinical Manager, he oversees and manages the day to day operation of the laboratory and clinical support teams.

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  Jeffrey Mittelmann, R.Ph.

  Manager of the Dispensary

  

  Jeffrey Mittelmann, R.Ph.

  Manager of the Dispensary

  Jeff Mittelmann graduated St. John’s University with a B.S. in Pharmacy in 1989. He is a Registered Pharmacist in New York, as well as Florida. Jeff is certified in vaccine administration and has a certificate in Naturopathy from Clayton College.

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  Karen Eisenberg, RN, MPS

  Director, Clinical Research

  

  Karen Eisenberg, RN, MPS

  Director, Clinical Research

  Karen Eisenberg, R.N., MPS is an accomplished nurse who has over 25 years of combined research experience in Hematology/Oncology, Trauma and Surgical Intensive Care studies. She has coordinated clinical trials sponsored by pharmaceutical companies,

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  Sadiaka Joarder

  AVP Service Line

  

  Sadiaka Joarder

  AVP Service Line

  Sadiaka Joarder joined QMA in the billing department in 2001, and steadily grew within the organization. She has been the Administrator for over seven years and was recently promoted to QMA's AVP Service Line. Ms. Joarder’s extensive knowledge and dedication to quality improvement

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  Saleha Shaikh, M.Psy

  Office Manager

  

  Saleha Shaikh, M.Psy

  Office Manager

  Saleha Shaikh has more than 13 years of successful experience in Healthcare Administration and Management.  She has held a number of administrative positions prior to her current appointment, including Administrator for Mount Sinai Health System where she was responsible for overseeing the practice, physicians, clinical, and clerical staff; creating workflows and best practices.

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  Sharon Duhaney-Harvey

  Revenue Cycle Director

  

  Sharon Duhaney-Harvey

  Revenue Cycle Director

  I have been successful at managing and bringing together different individuals to continuously overcome the ever growing challenges of Revenue Cycle as it relates to Healthcare. I am always open to new ideas, and adjust to new and changing regulations. Revenue Cycle is a moving target with yet some predictive goals.

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  Susan Dicosola, MS, CMPE

  Chief Operating Officer

  

  Susan Dicosola, MS, CMPE

  Chief Operating Officer

  Susan T. Dicosola, MS, CMPE is the Chief Operating Officer Practice of Queens Medical Associates, PC and the former Administrative Director at the NYH/Queens Cancer Center. She has over 20 years of experience in health care management